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[Video communicators aren't much of a thing on Ivalice, as evidenced by Vaan here looking it with an eyebrow raised, tilting his head. His Sandshrew is on his shoulder, clinging to his new clothes that he is so not sure he likes. ~~cloth is itchy!~~ Sandshew is obviously a creature not meant to ride of shoulders given the size and weight, but he's trying!

And Vaan obviously doesn't mind since it's not like the thing is that heavy or that big, just a touch too big.]

So uh... anyone wanna give me a clue on what's going on here? I get I'm on some new world and this is the Johto Region. Apparently I'm a trainer and I gotta catch more of these things? Why? I'm a sky pirate, I'm not meant to... to do that sort of thing!

[Although having Sandshrew for a partner sounded pretty cool! He should name the thing...]

Uh, so, if anyone's out there from Ivalice, can you give me a call?

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Vaan did say he was a Sky Pirate, after all. He mostly wanted to do some treasure hunting but after having been on the streets as a thief for a long time, he couldn't exactly keep his sticky fingers at bay.

Which is why he was walking right out of town with some extra cash and some little knick knacks that Sandy found shiny and wanted. The extra potion bottles would definitely come in handy, although he was pretty sure they weren't for him. He certainly hoped he didn't get hurt too badly in this new place with new monsters. He didn't have his weapons, his magicks, nothing!

Sandy looked like he was having the time of his life, though. He grinned as he put on the trainer's hat, something Vaan elected to give him as he didn't want anything on his head. Vaan had to admit, the critter was awfully cute for a fighting monster. But he knew not to judge a book by its cover, cute things could sometime pack a punch!

"Man, no one from Ivalice is here? This is just like the Conflict all over again."

He didn't like being so lucky as to be whisked off to new places like this. He liked Ivalice just fine, thank you very much!

[ It's almost lucky that Cloud had been teaching Basch how to use the phone a bit.

There is a long pause as he pondered if he should even reply. Another Ivalician - but his accent was Dalmascan. Would they be against him? Or would they be simply ignorant?

So, he speaks though only audio, thoughts of Whisperweed going though his mind. ]

A Sky Pirate, you say.

[ His voice is dull, trying his hardest to hide his own accent. Who he may be. But it would still be quite clear - he was not good at altering his voice. ]

No airships fly this sky.

[Vaan scrambled to get the phone when he heard Basch's voice. He grinned as he saw the face, although he didn't seem to recognize him, not that Vaan realized it just yet.]

Basch! You're here too?!

[Forget airships and sky pirates for now.

[ He decides to switch to video. Mostly so Vaan can see the state he's in - he has cleaned up, but kept his hair long. Oh, and he has a Starly in his hair, gently grooming. ]

...How do you know of that name.

[Vaan's grin falters a bit, brows furrowing.]

Wh-What do you mean? Of course I know your name. You don't... [There wasn't a trace of recognition on Basch's face though. His grin falls completely.] You don't remember me?

Nay.
[ He lets out a small grunt. His mind was still racing, however - could this boy be a spy? Or could he be one of those people he heard of, from the future... or past?

This was confusing. ]
But you know of me.

Yeah, I do.

[Vaan finally took a moment to get a good look at Basch. His hair was long again, although tied back. He looked the same, for the most part. Basch wasn't suppose to have long hair though, he only did back when--]

You never left the dungeon, did you?

[ There is silence, as he slightly bites his lip. ]

...I have heard... those can come from both past and future to this land. You are from a future not passed - one where I... am freed?

[ There's the slightest sound of hope in his voice. ]

[Vaan nodded and he walked over to a tree to lean against, Sandy sliding off his back so sit against his leg.]

It was honestly kind of an accident, but one I don't regret or anything like that. My friends and I were sent there too and during our escape, we found you. I was... Well, I pretty angry at you at the time and caused too much commotion. So to make sure we didn't get caught, we dropped the cage and you'd joined our party ever since.

My brother, Reks, was with you when you were framed, he didn't know your brother had switched places with you.

[Which is why Vaan had been so angry]

He never knew and died never knowing. But I do, that's what matters.

[ He's quiet as he listens. All of this - it almost sounds unbelievable.

So he's the brother of... his heart was aching for some reason before, and now he knows why. But if this child speaks as he does...

His voice is quiet, as he has begun to move as well. Slowly. But away from where people might overhear. ]

I'm sorry.

[ He had to say it. Even if it were the past. But there's the slighest look of relief on his face. ]

...But thank you, Sky Pirate. For... my future. [ A bit of a pause. ] ...We are the only two of Ivalice.

Me too.

[He lost a lot because of the war, after all. But he figured he came out okay in the end.]

The name's Vaan, by the way.

[So no one else, huh? That made things interesting.]

And you know of mine, though I... have used another while here.

[ Because he felt he needed to hide. But he gives an approving look. ]

...The next town is three days. Your ally shall fight for you.

Why can't I just defend myself? It's not like I don't know how.

[He's a bit put off by this, pouting even. Not that he doubts Sandy, but he fought his own battles. He sighed.]

So what's this other name you're using? Do you want me to use it to?

Noah. But you may use either name.

[ (Basch is uncreative sometimes.)

He paused (why were there no Teleport Stones or the Warp Pad replacements in New Bark Town?! He had to ask if Ashe were safe, but he could not simply broadcast that question), before deciding to add: ] Our weapons are not here - nor any magicks or technicks you may have learned.

I prefer Basch.

[He grinned and pushed off the tree. Sandy took his place back onto Vaan's shoulder and the pirate nodded]

Then I guess I got a three day journey ahead of me. Where will I find you?

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